One week to go – are you ready for Christmas?

Still looking for that unique present for a loved one this Christmas?

Or something different perhaps?

There are plenty of ideas floating online to look at, from robots to drones to food and drink and some very good barbie tools.

The stainless steel Barbie roller – perfect for cooking those snags. It retails at about $40 from good kitchenware stores.

And there are some amazing barbie tool kits out there as well.

If you are into gadgets then you have a wide selection to choose from.

The PhotoStick Omni is an amazing device, a small USB thumb drive that plugs into your phone and instantly backs up your priceless memories.

Or struggling with the summer heat? Try a portable AC unit. It’s called TundraFreeze Portable AC and it’s the world’s most compact, powerful, and efficient portable AC ever created, it’s promo words claim.

Or you have wifi dead spots in your house and you need a way to get everyone’s device working.

UltraExtend could be the answer to those frustrating areas where WiFi signals falter. It Amplifies your router’s signal with unprecedented efficiency and eradicates range issues once and for all. Most electrical stores sell them.

For foodies and for kids who want to try something different, we came across Freeze Dried Dinosaur Poo! A crunchy fun snack that is basically chocolate caramel bites with a twist. Available from Coolthings Australia.

The New York Times listed its best last minute gift ideas and water bottles were high on the list. Not just any water bottles there are so many colourful versions available today – and with the heat of summer upon us, not a bad stocking filler.

Bluetooth speakers are also popular this Christmas – again coming in many colours and sizes – and some that are waterproof, sl greta for the pool or the beach.

Most online stores may not be able to deliver in time for the big day, so always check on delivery times, but there are some great bargains to be had, starting from as little as $20.

But what is the most ‘unpopular’ gift?

In a recent survey more than half the men questioned listed beauty products as their most unwanted gifts (51.80%), followed by flowers and plants (48.77%), and books and ebooks (31.38%).

Women’s most unwanted gifts are liquor or drinks (40.64%), flowers and plants (36.76%), and health and fitness products (31.70%).

And the most common gift?

A gift card or money came on top in another survey, followed by Makeup products, books, underwear and PJs.

Terrible gifts? Channel Nine’s Current Affair published a story rating a ‘sexy garden gnome’ as the worst, followed by calendars, anti-ageing skincare products, gym memberships and cleaning appliances.

Gifts that end up in the bin – with about seven per cent of gifts returned by the recipient to the store of purchase.

And our total spend as a nation? It is estimated Australians will spend over $27 billion on Christmas presents this year!! Really?